Marcelo expresses sympathies to foreign counterparts, corresponding to nations impacted by casualties

The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, has issued a statement via the official website of the Presidency of the Republic, expressing his deep condolences and solidarity towards the victims and their families of the Gloria elevator accident that occurred on Wednesday in Bairro Alto.

The popular tourist attraction, managed by the municipal company Carris, connects Restauradores to the Garden of São Pedro de Alcântara and has a journey of approximately 265 meters. The accident, which caused serious injuries to people of various nationalities, has resulted in 16 fatalities, including South Korean and Swiss citizens.

In the statement, President Rebelo de Sousa conveyed the profound grief and solidarity of the Portuguese people towards the victims and their families. He also wished a speedy recovery to the injured. The President has sent condolence letters to the heads of state in the countries where these citizens were directly affected, but the specific recipients have not been disclosed.

In these letters, the President expressed his consternation and sorrow at the large number of dead and injured in the accident. He has also expressed hope for a swift clarification of the causes of the accident, both legally and technically.

President Rebelo de Sousa has previously expressed condolences and solidarity to the victims and their families of the accident. He has also wished a speedy recovery to the injured from the accident. The President of the Republic has called for a thorough investigation into the incident to ensure such tragedies do not occur again in the future.